Hello, fellow photography enthusiasts and street photography aficionados! Yesterday, I ventured into the heart of a predicted tempest, hoping to capture some unpredictable moments and the raw beauty of human interaction with the mighty nature. It was a day of storm and rain, where the streets transformed into a chaotic canvas of intertwining stories, where people sought refuge from the pouring rain, leaves surrendered to the wind, but the city's spirit endured.
Rainy weather has always created a special drive in me, always inviting me out and allowing my creativity to express itself easier than in regular conditions. Even though I failed my challenge sooner than it begun, days like these motivate me to start over again.
The storm started while I was in the bus driving to the city. It broke suddenly as we were crossing the bridge and I can see huge, biblical waves raising on the Danube river and only white, stormy clouds in the distance. In the split second of walking to another bus that drives downtown I was completely drenched. People were screaming, running for any sort of cover, but no shelter could help much in this situation. These moments were far too chaotic for me try and capture anything, I was just trying to keep myself and the camera safe.
As I got to the city the storm subsided and it was manageable to walk around and stay relatively dry. Consequences of the storm that just ended have been visible. As I walked through the streets there were things thrown, fallen, broken all over the place. Broken ceramic tree pots, upside down sales stalls, cafe parasols in disarray. There aren't many trees in the center, but the torn out branches covered the pavement.
There aren't many umbrellas open, which is something I always like to photograph. The storm took people by surprise and then left quickly as it came. I took the opportunity to blend into the surroundings and capture authentic moments of vulnerability and resilience and the power of nature that tried to tell it's story. As the quote by the anonymous author says:
"Why do you like thunderstorms?” “Because it shows that even nature needs to scream sometimes."
I'm leaving you with these aftermath photos that I've taken with Fuji X-Pro2 and 35mm lens. Hope you enjoy! :)
No place to run, no place to hide when storm whips up like this. Arrives swiftly and gone once again just as quickly.
Nice photography capturing the mood on the street, love the quote!
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Exactly, better get out of its way. I wish I arrived half an hour earlier though, I like a good challenge. :)
When I'm asked why I love thunderstorms and actually look forward to it, my answer is almost similar. But there's a lot of internal peace I find with it.
Looking at these authentic pictures is like stepping into a movie. And seeing the raw emotions on their faces, the swirling thoughts and all that. It's nothing short of beauty. Really lovely photography @alcibiades.
There always has to be balance, we wouldn't appreciate peace and quiet if we didn't witness occasional thunderstorms. I personally enjoy them. Glad you liked the photos!
I like that way! I would also say: Because they turn every thing upside down, nothing works anymore. You feel that nature can still take over...
Lovely captures! Even though I would have loved to see those apocaliptyc waves on the Danube:)
Yes, nature reminds us how powerful it is and that we are only a tiny fraction of it. :) We should all learn to live in harmony with nature.
As for the Danube waves, I've saved a highlight on my IG here, if you don't mind scrolling it's the last slide. Video is not easy to upload here. :/
I love your pictures!! I love how you captured the reason of why this was a storm and not a simple rain! Thanks a lot for sharing!
Indeed, this wasn't a simple rain which is evident by the traces it left behind. Always fun capturing nature's outbursts. :)
Photos in the rain! I have, still a few pictures of the jumping in the rain. But I am still undecided whether I should show them here or not. Great photos, taken from life and captured on photos. Good work.
"Some people feel the rain; others just get we." That quote is very true. :) Glad you enjoy the photos and the rain!
These photos are beautiful amidst the weather☺️
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome
A beautiful portrait of life, the shot you shared looks so perfect
Glad you enjoy the photos!
Photos speak of what happened grate shoots. Thank you for sharing @alcibiades
Thank you very much!
Thanks for capturing those and sharing them here. It tells a lot of stories. You're so good at it. 🥰
We had a stormy weekend over here too. Never thought of capturing the scenery and how people act in such a situation but I'm happy you did. Lots of different perspectives :)
Wow... What a majestic way to take street photos!... Congratulations, great talent!
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